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Northeast India can become a strategic gateway for India’s emerging space economy: SIA-IndiaThe Northeast India Space Workshop 2026 explored leveraging space technology for regional transformation. Discussions focused on building a...- In the 1920s, Arizona’s State Game Department introduced bullfrogs for food and sport; the predators now eat young northern Mexican gartersnakes and move up to 7 milesArizona introduced American bullfrogs a century ago for sport, which now threatens native gartersnakes. These nonnative frogs disrupt food ...
- In the late 1800s, California introduced red foxes for hunting and fur farms; at Seal Beach, they drove light-footed Ridgway's rails down to just 5 pairs in 7 yearsIn the late 1800s, non-native red foxes wreaked havoc on the population of Ridgway's rails, bringing them perilously close to extinction. F...
- Trump wants to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ even as its name predates both US and Canada; Canadians say noAmid escalating trade tensions, President Trump has proposed rebranding Lake Ontario as Lake America, a suggestion swiftly rejected by Cana...
- Lake Ontario could become ‘Lake America’: Why Trump is considering the name changeDonald Trump is considering renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America amid trade tensions. This symbolic move escalates the ongoing economic di...
- Louisiana used 13 million pounds of discarded oyster shells to build 8,000 feet of living shoreline; studies found oyster reefs can reduce wave heights under some conditionsIn Louisiana, discarded oyster shells are being creatively transformed into living shorelines to combat coastal erosion and rising sea leve...
- In 1911, Mona Lisa was stolen in one of history’s most bizarre heists: The thief hid it under his clothes and nobody realised it was gone for more than a dayIn 1911, an Italian worker named Vincenzo Peruggia famously stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre. This dramatic event captured the attention...
- In 1997, scientists strapped cameras to sperm whales to find giant squid. 7 years later, researchers finally filmed the elusive monster aliveA giant squid once lived mostly in legend. Scientists had scars, tentacles and dead specimens. They lacked clear footage of the animal aliv...
- Northeast India looks to emerge as space-tech gateway to Southeast AsiaThe Northeast India Space Workshop 2026 will convene in Guwahati to explore regional transformation. This event aims to leverage space tech...
- NHRC takes cognisance of allegations against Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's wife of suppressing a rape case for Rs 5 croreThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Saturday took cognisance of allegations that the wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann...
- Chhattisgarh steps up geospatial, logistics planning with two PM GatiShakti pactsChhattisgarh signed pacts with BISAG-N and NLDSL to enhance geospatial technology use. These agreements aim to foster sustainable economic ...
- Congo’s Ebola outbreak is spreading at a terrifying speed — and experts say it hasn’t peakedThe Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is accelerating rapidly. Many infections remain undetected, making the true scale unknown. This outbrea...
- In 1883, an Iowa woman traveled alone to Alaska. She published its first travel guide and helped bring Washington’s famous cherry trees to AmericaEliza Ruhamah Scidmore was an Iowa-born writer and traveler who ventured to Alaska alone in 1883, documenting her journey through Southeast...
- MSME Ministry holds seminar at IIT Madras to help small businesses go global through digital commerceA national seminar at IIT Madras focused on enabling Indian MSMEs to tap global markets. Policymakers and experts discussed digital commerc...
- A Byzantine royal ship sank off Croatia in the 7th century, 1300 years later it was discovered with 600 grams of gold including a gold ring linked to emperor HeracliusA 1,300-year-old shipwreck off Croatia's Mljet island revealed over 600 grams of gold. This significant discovery includes a signet ring po...
- NHRC seeks report from Punjab govt on non-observance of Independence Day in border area schoolsThe National Human Rights Commission has taken cognisance of a complaint regarding Independence Day non-observance. It seeks a detailed rep...
- Govt brings incentive scheme to accelerate household piped gas connectionsA new government incentive scheme aims to accelerate piped natural gas connections. Eligible companies will receive cheaper gas for new hou...
- BJP's national team overhaul eyes Uttar Pradesh and Lok Sabha battleThe Bharatiya Janata Party has announced a significant reshuffling of its national office-bearers. This restructuring aims to blend experie...
- Granada Earthquake: 4.8-magnitude quake injures three, sends debris falling in SpainA magnitude-4.8 earthquake struck Granada, Spain, causing minor injuries and damage. Buildings shook and debris fell onto streets following...
- 10 women, 6 minority leaders find place in BJP team; Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje, Prof Tariq Mansoor among key namesThe BJP appointed ten women and six minority leaders to its new national team. Smriti Irani was named national general secretary, while Vas...
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